When feeding a sick horse, offer small quantities of food at frequent intervals. The food sould be easily digestible, nutritious, laxative and easily swallowed.

The horse has a different digestive system than other farm animals. Although the horse has a single compartment stomach (like humans, pigs and dogs), the horse can utilize roughage like a cow or sheep which are ruminants (animals that use four stomachs to break down forages). This is possible because the horse has an unique type of large intestine.

Not all feeds found on farms are safe for horses. A quick list of feeds that should be avioded when feeding horses.

To have a strong and healthy horse it is important for you to feed them properly. Feeding them quality hay will give them the important nutrients and minerals they need.

When buying hay, there are five major qualities you should be looking for. Palatability, Leaf-Stem ration, Colour, Purity and Cleanliness.